My hubby and I this weekend just past headed back to where he grew up in a little town with a population of 600, Eugowra NSW. Eugowra is west of Sydney for those who are a little unsure where it is! While we were there my sweet mum in law gifted me a side table that she no longer wanted. Sharing how I too this plain little table and gave it a new Paper Bag Side Table look!
Paper Bag Side Table
Before we get on to how to use a paper bag to give a piece of furniture a new look. I wanted to share some photos of the beautiful country of New South Wales. The canola was in full bloom and it sure was such an amazing sight in contrast to the green grass!
Yes, that handsome man is my hubby!
To top our drive out there off, the weather was perfect! Bright blue sky’s and there was finally some warmth in the sun after having such a freeeeeezing cold winter!
Spring sure has sprung!
Now let’s down to making over this sweet table.
It involved this amazing paper bag that we had kept from our wedding back in April of this year. I just knew it would come in handy one day and the graphics on it are right up my ally. It came from Typo!!
From the Project Barn
Supplies needed:
- Side table
- Paper bag from Typo or any other bag that you might like. I found these ones on Amazon that would surely do the trick
- Paint Brush
- Fusion Mineral Paint – Coal Black
- Sweet Pickins Milk Paint – Top Coat
- Scissors
Step 1 -Cut out the front of the bag with all the great graphics to the size of the table top. To do this I turned the table upside down onto the back of the paper bag. Then traced around the tabletop leaving a 5mm edge.
Step 2 -Using your paint brush give the table 2 coats of Coal Black.
Sanding time Step 3 – Using your sander and 120 grit sandpaper distress the table from top to bottom focusing on the edges as the contrast between the timber coming through against the black really made the piece POP!
Step 4 – Using top coat apply a liberal coat to the back of the bag and also to the table top as the bag is quite thick and I wanted it to really adhere. Carefully line up the bag to the table top. Place onto the table top and used an old store card and rubbed all over the table top to remove any air bubbles.
Step 5 – Once dry, sand the edges of the table top which then makes it easier to remove the excess paper and give it a nice clean edge.
Finishing up Step 6 – Again using Top Coat apply 2 coats to seal the bag, sanding lightly in between each coat.
All most there Step 8– On the lower shelf cut out a Bingo Card and apply using the same technique as the table top to apply to the shelf.
Lastly, Step 9 – Then continue to seal the rest of the table with top coat for protection.
Who would have thought that a paper bag could bring a side table back to life??!!
Happy Painting!
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24 comments
This turned out SO incredible – good thing you saved that bag! Thanks for sharing it at the Vintage Inspiration Party!
Thank you for having me Angie! Yep sure is a good thing!! I nearly threw it out a few times but just kept putting it back in the cupboard lol 🙂
Love the table! I have a bag with sheet music on it that I have been saving for a project. And by the way, hello from Alabama where we are going into fall.
I love what you have done with the table! Gorgeous.
Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger
Hi Tammy! Thank you so much for taking the time to pop by and say hello all the way from Alabama!!! That's so exciting!! I'm sure you will have a ball with your music bag!! Would love to see the outcome!! 🙂
Thank you Liz for your sweet words! I've just popped over to your Blog and low and be hold your in Scotland!! My sweet sister is currently living over there and has just moved from Basingstoke to Edinburgh! I'm looking forward to reading your Blog as it seems we have a lot in common 🙂
This is really pretty. The bag makes all the difference!
Thank you Mary K!
Fabulous, I love it!! Thanks so much for sharing your table at Vintage Inspiration Party.
Thank you Betsy! Thank you for having me! Always a great Party to be apart of! 🙂
This is a great piece! Thanks for sharing how you did it at the #AnythingGoes Link Party.
Thank you for having me Sandy 🙂
What a great transformation! It looks so cool now.
Amalia
xo
Hi Sam! Featuring your side table today for Let's Talk Vintage! Thanks so much for sharing it with us. It will post in about 14 minutes. 🙂
Thank you Amalia for your sweet words! 🙂
Ohhhh Jillian thank you so much what a LOVELY surprise to wake up to 🙂 xx
I'm loving that table!! It's also nice to know I'm not the only one that stashes cool bags with potential…of course, I had yet to figure out what for until you showed me!! Thanks!!
So glad you like it!! No you are most definitely not on your own there!LOL!!
Your shopping bag table turned out beautiful Sam. Quite the before and after! I did a shopping bag table a few months ago too and just adore the look. Pinning to share 🙂
This being years ago not even sure you will get this but, I had gotten a table just like this at a yard sale for $5 and been wondering what to do with it when I came across this. How awesome I now know what to do with it. Hello from Washington State, spring here and your country is beautiful.
Thank you so much, Bonnie, for stopping by!! Let me know how your table turns out! I’m sure it will be amazing! A big hello back from Australia!!
oh I love this table, but where can we get such an adorable bag?
=)
blessings
Barb
I’m not sure if you have Typo in America but this is where this one came from!